CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
Renewal Handbook
CMCI CCM Renewal Handbook Certified Construction Manager CCM RENEWAL HANDBOOK
Purpose
Recertification is an integral part of the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) program. Continuing education offers the
practicing CM professional a vehicle to career development and reinforces the intent and scope of practice within the
construction industry. Certification is an ongoing commitment to professional development that begins with gaining CM
experience, being successful in providing Responsible-in-Charge (RIC) services, submission of CCM application and then
passing the CCM certification exam. All CCMs should be actively involved in, and committed to the CM profession and
professional development. The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) Board of Governors has designed the
renewal process to reflect that commitment as well as in meeting the ISO/IEC/17024 accreditation requirements as
administered in the United States by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Renewal Guidelines
Renewal of your CCM designation is required every three years, a minimum of 25 Renewal Points and a $200.00 renewal
fee. The 3-year time period established for recertification is based on both the changing dynamics that face professional
construction managers and the Board’s belief that new practices, research, and information are introduced in the
construction industry with enough frequency that professional development activities should be conducted routinely so that
CCMs remain current with best practices and emerging knowledge.
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All activities must be specifically construction industry related.
Renewal points can be earned anytime from the date appearing on your CCM certificate or most recent
subsequent renewal period.
No points may carry over from one 3-year period to the next.
Renewal applications and supporting documentation are due by the end of your anniversary month.
CMCI reserves the right to request supporting information from any candidate seeking recertification.
CCM Renewal Application Checklist
Section 1: Information
Section 2: Conditions and Conduct Agreement
Section 3: Certification Renewal Agreement
Section 4: Renewal Points (RPs) or CCM Recertification Transcript
Section 5: Payment
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CMCI CCM Renewal Handbook Certified Construction Manager Individual Renewal Application
The renewal application for any CCM is found in this renewal handbook. Applications, along with any supporting
documentation and current fee of $200.00, should be submitted through the Recertification Tracking Portal or to the
following address by mail, email or by fax:
Construction Manager Certification Institute
7926 Jones Branch Drive, #800 McLean, VA 22102
Fax: 703.356.6388 certification@cmaanet.org The Renewal Application Fee is payable by credit card or check as found on the application form. The work experience is
documented by signature of the applicant (also see Auditing below). Renewal Points are documented by completing the
dates, locations on the application form or by using the Recertification Tracking Portal.
Auditing
CMCI guidelines require random auditing of 5% of all renewal applications received for the CCM program. Audits will be
performed by certification staff on behalf of the Board of Governors. Renewal applications found through an audit to be
incomplete will require the individual to provide any required incomplete documentation within 30 days of notice from the
Certification Office. After 30 days, if the individual has not provided complete information the certification will be
suspended. If an individual is suspected of fraudulently filing misinformation, the case will be referred to the Ethics
Grievance, Appeals, and Discipline Committee for review and resolution.
Appeals
Requests for an appeal of denial of renewal must be made to the Certification Office no later than 30 days after the date of
the notification to the applicant of denied renewal. Within 60 days of the receipt of the written appeal, the Ethics
Grievance, Appeals, and Discipline Committee must conclude its deliberations and notify the individual filing the appeal.
The decision of the Ethics Grievance, Appeals, and Discipline Committee is final. An appeal can be made by using the
CMCI Appeals form.
Extensions Due to Extenuating Circumstances
In cases where Certificants, due to extenuating circumstances, cannot obtain the required renewal units by the required
renewal date, a request for an extension should be sent in writing to CMCI. The policy for granting an extension allows
for CMCI to grant up to a 120 day extension of the renewal requirements when:
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The extension request is in writing and is based upon extenuating circumstances
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The extension request includes a written plan as to how the individual will obtain the missing renewal units
within no more than a 120 day extension period
When the renewal requirements are met during the extension period, the date of next renewal will continue to be the
original date of renewal. Extenuating circumstances would include such conditions as active military duty, extended
illness, or limited availability of renewal units in a particular area.
Agreement to the CCM Code of Ethics
Agreement to abide by and uphold the CCM Code of Ethics is required as a part of the Renewal Application.
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CMCI CCM Renewal Handbook Certified Construction Manager The Value of Renewal
The current renewal fee is $200.00 (USD) every three years per required. This equates to less than $67.00 a year. The
renewal program has many benefits to the individual, including but not limited to:
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Maintaining an ISO/IEC 17024 international standard accredited credential through ANSI
Providing an online searchable registry of those CCM certified
Actively pursuing those who would falsify the use of the credential
Investigating and sanctioning those certified who are found to have violated the CCM Code of Ethics
Providing ongoing extensive marketing efforts of the CCM credential
Maintaining a recognized and respected credential that meets the highest professional standards
Earning Renewal Points (RPs)
The Board of Governors identified two areas for renewal: section 1) continued involvement in the CM profession and
section 2) professional development. All CCMs must submit a minimum of 25 RPs by the end of their anniversary month
every three years. The 25 RPs can be earned in section 1, section 2, or a combination of both sections. To help track RPs,
you may choose to use the Recertification Tracking Portal, located on the CMAA website.
The CMCI Board of Governors also recognizes the importance of maintaining other relevant state issued industry licenses
that are in accordance with any of the qualifying degrees to become CM certified if applicable. Therefore, the CMCI
Board of Governors will provide a certain amount of reciprocity for individuals that maintain both their CCM and their
professional license with respect to continuing education and/or learning units (CEU/LU), training, etc. The
Recertification Tracking Portal is available on the CMAA website will help CCM’s who wish to use their CEUs or LUs as
part of their CCM renewal.
If CCMs decide to use the Recertification Tracking Portal, then they may print and submit the transcript instead of section
4 of the application. If CCMs decide to use their own method of tracking their RPs, the CCM must submit section 4 of the
renewal application.
Recertification Tracking Portal
The Recertification Tracking Portal was designed to help you keep track of all your CCM RPs along with any other license
or credential you may hold. You are able to upload and keep track of all the points and documents you accumulate during
your current recertification period by using the portal. We recommend that you load your activities in to your profile
as soon as you complete each activity. All the recent activities taken through CMAA will automatically be loaded in
to your profile within one month of the activity or creation of your profile.
To access or create your transcript profile, please log into the Recertification Tracking Portal. Here is information on how
to use the Recertification Tracking Portal.
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CMCI CCM Renewal Handbook Certified Construction Manager CERTIFICATION RENEWAL SECTION 1 CATEGORIES:
CMCI has outlined multiple options for CCMs to earn Renewal Points towards their renewal, as seen on the charts below:
Section 1: Categories to Earn Renewal Credit Involvement/Commitment to the Profession. Type Points Membership in industry related organizations. (Ex: CMAA, NSPE, ASCE, AIA, USGBC, AGC, CII, SAME, etc.) 1 point per year per membership Continued employment in CM/as CM 1 point per year Continued employment as Responsible‐In‐Charge (RIC) 1 point per year Industry Relevant State Issued License(s) Writing related to the CM profession Presentations at conferences/seminars Professional Organization Work (CMAA, CMCI, ASCE, AIA, NSPE, AGC, CII, SAME, etc.) *Points granted for only one license regardless of number of states candidates is licensed.* 1 point per year Short article 1 point per article Manual, Monograph, Booklet, Chapter 2 points per item Book 6 points per book 2 points per event training sessions Chair of Committee, chapter officer 3 points per year Board Member (National, Chapter, etc.) 3 points per year Committee member 3 points per year CMCI Subject Matter Experts 3 points per year ABET Program Evaluator (PEV) 5 points per year Mentor (CMIT, CCM, or ACE) CCM Actively Teaching CM in Universities Total points necessary to renew from Section 1 & Section 2 combined: 10 points per evaluation 3 points per year 3 points per year 25 points
 You are required to submit at least 25 Renewal Points (RPs) combined or separately from Section 1
and/or Section 2. You do not need 25 points from each section and there is no minimum or maximum
amount of points required from either section.
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CMCI CCM Renewal Handbook Certified Construction Manager CERTIFICATION RENEWAL SECTION 2 CATEGORIES:
CMCI has outlined multiple options for CCMs to earn Renewal Points towards their renewal, as seen on the charts below:
Section 2: Categories to Earn Renewal Credit Type Attending meetings (local CMAA Chapters, etc.) Points 2 point per meeting Attending non‐CMAA forums, conferences, etc. 1 point per conference *Additional points per seminar at conferences* Attending CMAA National Conference *Additional points per seminar at conferences* Professional Development 2 points per conference Attending CMAA Owner Forum or Other Special Events 2 points per event Attending CM related courses, seminar or training 1 point per hour Attending webinar sessions 1 point per hour Attending Industry specific online courses 1 point per hour College Course Credit 1 point per credit hour Continuing Education Units for Industry State Issued License(s) 1 point per hour Total points necessary to renew from Section 1 & Section 2 combined: 25 points  You are required to submit at least 25 Renewal Points (RPs) combined or separately from Section 1
and/or Section 2. You do not need 25 points from each section and there is no minimum or maximum
amount of points required from either section.
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Certified Construction Manager Certified Construction Manager Renewal Application
Section 1: Information
Please update your mailing address below.
Specify which location you would like to receive mail correspondence
Work
Home
Applicant Name:
Organization:
Title:
Active in CM/PM/Engineering/Architectural/Construction Profession:
Yes
No
Professional Engineer License – State, Number, Date of Expiry (if applicable):
Registered Architect License – State, Number, Date of Expiry (if applicable):
Other Industry Relevant License – State, Number, Date of Expiry (if applicable):
Business Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Business Telephone:
Home Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Telephone:
Preferred E-mail:
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Certified Construction Manager Section 2: Conditions and Conduct Agreement
By checking the box and signing your name in the space provided below, you agree to abide by the policies and
procedures listed in this handbook and agree to abide by the Conditions and Conduct as follows:
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I hereby certify that I have read all portions of the CCM handbook and application and believe I am in compliance
with all policies related to the CCM examination.
I attest that I will adhere to CMCI’s Professional Conditions and Conduct and understand that any false statement or
misrepresentation that I may make in the course of the application process may result in the revocation of this
application and/or certification.
I have not been found by a court, federal or state agency or registration board to have violated the law in the conduct
of my Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) or CM-related practice or to have engaged in conduct which
disregards the rights of others.
I affirm that the information I submit on this application and any documents I have enclosed or forwarded, are
complete, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I authorize the CMCI Board of Governors (“Board” or “BOG”) to obtain any background information necessary to
verify the accuracy and completeness of my responses to all questions contained herein.
The Board reserves the right to cancel or withhold exam scores if there is any reason, in the sole judgment of the
Board, to question their validity.
I fully understand that this is only an application for examination and does not guarantee the certification.
I attest that I will adhere to CMCI’s Conditions and will fully cooperate in any proceeding involving an alleged violation of
the Standards or Professional Code. I have and will not make any false statements or misrepresentations using the CCM
designation.
I will make claims regarding certification only with respect to the scope for which certification has been granted. I will not
use the certification in such a manner as to bring the certification body into disrepute; and I will not make any statement
regarding the certification, which the certification body may consider misleading or unauthorized; and I will not and have
not used the CCM certification in a misleading manner.
If my certification has been suspended or withdrawn, I will discontinue the use of all claims to certification, will not
mislead anyone and I will return any certificates issued by the certification body.
I understand that the Board may audit my application to verify experience or education either prior to or after an
examination is taken, or after the results are announced. I agree to cooperate with the audit and further understand
that providing false information for verification of experience or education, or having others do so, is a violation of
the CCM Conditions and Conduct and may result in sanctions.
I agree that CMCI is the sole owner of the CCM certification designation, and my use of the designation is pursuant to
a revocable, non-transferable license from CMCI. I will not take any actions which are inconsistent with CMCI’s
ownership rights, including challenging those rights.
I understand that CMCI may make changes to the CCM certification program by its sole discretion, including with
respect to eligibility, criteria, recertification, fees, and continuance or discontinuance of the program.
I agree to inform the CMCI immediately of all changes to the information included in this application while I am an
applicant, and for as long as I am certified by the Board.
I hereby release from liability, and forever waive any claims, including claims for defamation, restraint of trade, breach
of contract, and interference with business or contractual relations, unless due to the bad faith and malicious
conduct of the person sought to be held liable, based on or arising out of the CCM certification program, including but
not limited to denial or revocation of certification, that I may have against CMAA and CMCI, and their respective
governing board members and employees. I further agree that, notwithstanding the foregoing, should a claim be
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permitted to be brought against CMAA, CMCI, or any of their respective governing board members or employees, the
limit of their liability and extent of my recovery shall be any registration or application fees paid by me to CMAA or
CMCI related to certification.
I agree that this Application shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without
regard to conflicts principles, and exclusive jurisdiction for any legal proceeding resides in federal or State court in
Northern Virginia, and the parties agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
I agree that no association, agency, apparent agency, employer/employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture is
created by virtue of issuance of the CCM designation to me by CMCI or CMAA.
I possess the knowledge and skills defined by the Board of Governors in adherence to the certification criteria and
will notify CMCI immediately should I be unable to perform the skills or lack the knowledge required to achieve or
maintain the Construction Manager Certification.
I understand that if successful, I will be listed in the online CCM registry; however, if in the future I should not want
to continue to be listed in the CCM registry, I will send an email stating such to certification@cmaanet.org.
I agree to give permission to the Board, and its agents and contractors, permission to contact me by U.S. mail,
electronic mail, facsimile, or through other media on matters that CMCI and CMAA believes may be of importance to
me. Should I wish to be taken off the certification mailing list in the future, I will send an email request stating such a
request to certification@cmaanet.org.
I hereby attest that I am personally signing this application and that I will be the individual taking the CCM
examination I have applied for, solely for the purpose of becoming a CCM. I further understand that I am prohibited
from transmitting information regarding examination questions or content in any form to any person or entity and
understand that failure to comply with this prohibition may result in my certification being revoked and/or legal action
being taken against me.
I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the certification-related policies and procedures and Conditions
and Conduct promulgated by the Board of Governors. I understand and agree that my failure to abide by the
Board’s policies and procedures and Conditions and Conduct shall constitute grounds for rejection of my
application or denial of my certification.
Check the box in front of the paragraph above, sign your name or affix your electronic signature, and enter the date below.
Applicant Signature:
Date:
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Certified Construction Manager Section 3: Certification Renewal Agreement
By signing this renewal application you hereby certify the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
CMCI will conduct independent and random audits of CCM renewal applications. In the event your application is selected
for audit, you will be expected to provide written substantiation and documentation of information contained therein.
Failure to comply with audit information requests will result in possible suspension and revocation of your CCM by
CMCI.
Points Summary
Total Renewal Points (25):
Certification Date:
CMCI ID#:
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
Send completed forms, signed code of ethics and renewal fee (check or credit card payment) to:
CMCI Certification
7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102-3307
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Certified Construction Manager Section 4: Renewal Points (RPs) You do not need to fill out this section if you attach the completed Recertification Tracking Portal.
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Involvement/Commitment to the Profession
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Membership in industry related organizations
Continued employment in CM/ as CM
Continued employment as RIC
Industry Relevant State Issued License(s)
1 point per year per membership
1 point per year
1 point per year
1 point per year
Please indicate your professional memberships or license(s):
Organization/License
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Writing related to the CM profession
Short article
Manual, Monograph, Booklet, Chapter
Book
Please indicate what you wrote, where and when published:
Publication Title
Article Title
f.
Presentations
Presentations at Conferences Seminars
Please indicate your presentations: where, when and subject
Subject
Conference/Sponsor
# points
# points
# points
# points
Dates
1 point per article
2 points per item
6 points per book
# points
# points
# points
Date Published
2 points per event
# points
Date
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Professional Organization Work
Chair of committee, chapter officer
Board Member
Committee member
CMCI Subject Matter Experts
ABET Program Evaluator (PEV)
ABET PEV Evaluation
Mentor
Actively teaching CM in Universities
Please indicate the association, committee and title:
Association
Committee
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3 point per year
3 point per year
3 point per year
3 point per year
5 points per year
10 points per evaluation
3 point per person per year
3 point per year
Title
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Date
CM Professional Development
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2 points per meeting
a. Attending meetings (local CMAA Chapters, etc.)
1 point per conference
b. Attending non-CMAA forums, conferences, etc.
* Additional points per seminar at conferences
c. Attending CMAA National Conference
2 points per conference
* Additional points per seminar at conferences
d. Attending CMAA Owner Forum or Other Special Events 2 points per event
e. Attending CM related courses, seminars or training
1 point per hour
f. Attending webinars sessions
1 point per hour
g. Attending Industry specific online course
1 point per hour
h. College Course Credit
1 point per credit hour
i. Continuing Education Units for Industry State Issued License(s)
1 point per hour
Please indicate what you have attended, subject, location, dates and points:
Sponsor
Title
Subject
Location
# points
# points
# points
# points
# points
# points
# points
Dates
Points
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Certified Construction Manager Section 5: Payment
Please send your completed certification renewal forms, CCM Recertification Transcript if necessary, and signed
code of ethics along with your payment (check or credit card information to):
CMCI
7926 Jones Branch Drive Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102
Please supply information below regarding payment of your renewal fee.
____ I have enclosed a check/money order for $200.
____ Please charge $200 to my
Card #
American Express
MasterCard
_Expiration
_Visa
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Name on Card
Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Authorized Signature
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703.356.2622 (o) | 703.356.6388 (f)
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